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Parish Mission Statement
“Believing in faith in action, St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church strives to reach out to others through the joyful celebration of Word and Sacrament, embracing diversity, and working for peace, justice, and non-violence.”
October 17, 2021 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Serving the People of God Spiritually and Physically since 1848”
Receptionist Karen Grashoff ................. (260) 424-8231 Building Operations/SK Deliveries Tom Freehill………………(260) 424-8231 Mary’s Kids Sunday Morning 9:30 AM—10:30 AM Wedding Coordinator Rebecca Silkworth Bell’s Program Administrator John Barnett ………………(260) 424-8231
St. Mary's Soup Kitchen Director Diane Day …………………(260) 426-1217 St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen Asst. Director John Barnett………………(260) 426-1217
Soup Kitchen Volunteer Coordinator Dee Kumfer……………….(260) 422-4968 Soup Kitchen Volunteer Coordinator— Weekends Val Vorndran……………..(260) 450-5170 Ave Maria House Dottie Carpenter………….(260) 424-3355
Chairperson Parish Pastoral Council Kathleen Smith [email protected]
Parish Membership Welcome Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long time residents, or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God for you. If you wish to register, please call the parish office, pick up a registration form in the pew, or complete below and place in collection basket. Name__________________________________________ Phone No _______________________
Address________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________________ Zip _____________________________
Check one: ____ New Parishioner ____ New Address ____ New Phone Number ____ Moving, remove from list
Parish Pastoral Council Nov, Jan, Mar, May, 1st Sunday, after Mass Bulletin Deadline Monday 12:00 pm
Call or email submissions.
FATHER DON WIMAL JAYASURIYA, Pastor [email protected]
Mass Schedule Sunday - 10:45 am Holy Day - 5:15 pm
1101 S. LAFAYET TE, F T. WAYNE, IN 46802
CATHOLIC CHURCH
ST. MARY MOTHER OF GOD
Parish Office
1101 S. Lafayette • Ft. Wayne, IN 46802 Hours .......... Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:00 pm Fri. 8:30 am-2:00 pm Telephone.......................... (260) 424-8231 Fax ..................................... (260) 426-2029 Email ................. [email protected] Mail..................................... P.O. Box 11383 Ft. Wayne, IN 46857-1383
Parish Staff & Volunteers
SVDP Pastoral Services Gary Lebrato and Angela Greven ................. (260) 424-8231 Music Director Greg Childs………………..(260) 424-8231
Baptism Coordinator Mary Kay Matasky ............ (260) 424-8231 Liturgical Environment Vacant……………… ......... (260) 424-8231 Business/Office Manager Sue Jordan ....................... (260) 424-8231
Sacraments Matrimony Arrangements are to be made with priest at least 6 months in advance. Pre-marriage instruction required. Contact Fr. Wimal Jayasuriya
Sick and Communion Call Please keep the Church Office informed of the sick and homebound, particularly when there is serious illness.
Baptism For details please call the Church Office. Baptismal Preparation is required for parents.
Reconciliation Sunday: 10:00am-10:30am or anytime by appoint-ment
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Call Parish Office for information.
PRAYER REQUESTS Kindly pray for…
† Missionary Disciples—we pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavor of the Gospel.
† Ted Brown, Diane Youngpeter; Jerry Chambers, Chris Koenig,
Metrice Smith, Amy Miller, John Webster, Judy Zern, John Gem-
perline, father of Greg; Rita Berghoff, Ken Lehto, Pam Mitoraj,
Mary Ellen Nolte, Don and Kathy Magner, Linda Stabler’s
granddaughter Kaylee, Barb Chmiel’s brother, Ralph; Gemma
Maria-granddaughter of Susan & Irv Arnold, Eugenia Barnett’s
sister Elfrida Wilson, George Bachinsky’s cousin Nancy Jo Lau-
so, Diane Day’s family, Matt Whitachre, Judy Thomas’ sister-in
-law Karen and all who are suffering from COVID-19.
† Our world, all people, both military and civilian who are in the
midst of war, natural disasters, or social unrest.
Week of October 17, 2021
Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/Heb 4:14-16/ Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 Mon: 2 Tm 4:10-17/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/Lk 10:1-9 Tues: Rom 5:12, 15, 17-19, 20-21/Ps 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 17 [8 and 9]/Lk 12:35-38 Wed: Rom 6:12-18/Ps 124:1-3, 4-6, 7-8 [8]/Lk 12:39-48 Thurs: Rom 6:19-23/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5]/Lk 12:49-53 Fri: Rom 7:18-25/Ps 119:66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94 [68]/Lk 12:54-59
Sat: Rom 8:1-11/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 13:1-9 Next Sunday: Jer 31:7-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52
Feast Days: Mon: St. Luke, Evangelist Tues: Sts. John Brebeuf/Isaac Jogues, Priests/Companions/Martyrs Wed: St. Paul of the Cross, Priest Thurs: St. Ursula Fri: St. John Paul II, Pope Sat: St. John of Capistrano, Priest, BVM
ST. MARY MOTHER OF GOD CATHOLIC CHURCH FORT WAYNE, IN
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time “What do you wish me to do for you?” Whether we realize it, this is a question God is always asking. It’s an important ques-tion because the answer we provide will reveal a great deal about where our hearts lie. Our requests of God can often ap-pear very noble and altruistic. They consist of requests for heal-ing for someone in need of prayers, successful resolution of a personal conflict, assistance in overcoming a disease and myri-ad other desires for both ourselves and others. We are especial-ly concerned about those we love and can easily find ourselves bringing their struggles to God for a hearing in our prayer. Is that really all that prayer is about? The woman in today’s Gospel, having been put in her place by Jesus, was only looking out for the wellbeing of her sons. She was doing what mothers do, protecting and securing the livelihood of her children. But she was sadly mistaken, her request was not granted. We all make this same misguided mistake from time to time. The goal of prayer is not to convince God of the worthiness of our agen-da or to gain a hearing. Sometimes we believe that the more we multiply our prayers or discover the right combination of sup-plications that we will receive more of God’s attention. That’s not how it works. Even though God desires to hear, know, and be an intimate part of what is on our minds, it goes much deep-er. What we need from God is a relationship. It’s a relationship that guides and immerses us in the very stuff of life and in the direction of the Gospel. This relationship sees God’s kingdom and agenda, not our own, as what is most important. It builds the strength of character necessary to bring God’s Gospel into a world that may not receive it with open arms. It may cause us discomfort and suffering. We are asked to heroically journey with God through suffering, hardship, ridicule, and even death! Ultimately, our desire from God must become our desire for God. It is only when this happens that the powerful words “thy will be done” will be found with sincerity and humility on our lips. Whatever God wishes becomes what we wish as we see this glorious union of wills. Our humble lives will then become powerful witnesses, and what happens to us in God’s eternal kingdom the result of his mercy. We become true servants and find ourselves discovering God’s definition of success. That definition has nothing at all to do with status, income, or privi-lege.
©LPi
October 17 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time Sacristan: Judy Parrott Commentator: Carmen Doyle Servers: Katy Parrott, Pat McBride First Reading: Rosemary Mausser Second Reading: Maxine Stovall EMHC: Jenifer Hayes, John Barnett Ushers: Andy Johnson, Katrina Johnson, Dennis Doyle
October 24 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time Sacristan: SuzAnne Runge Commentator: Jennifer Hayes Servers: Antonio Salazar, Cesar Ruiz First Reading: Carmen Doyle Second Reading: John Brennan EMHC: Rosemary Mausser, Judy Parrott Ushers: Dennis Doyle, Ron Raml, John Webster
If you would like to request a Mass Intention on a specific day for a deceased loved one or for a special intention, please con-tact the Parish Office at 424-8231. The Mass stipend is $10 per mass. Envelopes are available in the Gathering Area.
29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SAINT MARY’S SOUP KITCHEN
Please mark your grocery lists for our Soup Kitchen. This week we are asking for
RICE
SOUP KITCHEN WEEKEND VOLUNTEERS Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am-Noon
Saturday, October 16—Jim Schmidt & Heidi Sunday, October 17—BSA Troops 19 & 519
Saturday, October 23—Cyndy Elick Sunday, October 24—OPEN
AVE MARIA HOUSE NEEDS
NON-PERISHABLE SNACKS
Sunday, October 17—Louise Henry
Friday October 22—Dianne Koch
Sunday, October 24—Paul & Carol Smith
OCT. 17, 2021
Alcoholics Anonymous Program 5pm every Thursday - St. Mary’s Oechtering Hall
WEEKLY EMAIL PARISH UPDATES Are you interested in receiving a weekly email about happenings at St. Mary’s? It includes late breaking news, updates on people in need of prayer and up-coming events. Contact Rosemary Mausser to get on the list or to update your email address.
FROM THE PASTOR’S OFFICE, JOHN PETERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND…
We are pleased to inaugurate this scholarship in memory of John Peterson—a former student of Bishop Luers High School and Freshman at North Manchester College. John was a devoted altar server and his mom, Elizabeth, an ardent parishioner. Any donation or contribution to this fund can be made to: St. Mary Mother of God , with the memo stating—John Peter-son Scholarship Fund. This fund will go in tandem with the Bell’s of St. Mary Scholarship fund. Each year, a student having a GPA of 3.0 and above with an indispensable conduct will be nominated by the Bell’s Com-mittee for this award. Hopefully, the amount of $$$ designat-ed will help defray the cost of tuition at Bishop Luers High School. -God Bless All of You, Fr. Wimal
Weekly Offering Oct. 10 $1975 On-line Giving Oct. 4-10 $ 395
You may mail in your offerings to the parish office, P.O. Box 11383, Fort Wayne, IN 46857-1383, or you may use the Online Giving option on the parish website (www.stmarysfw.org).
Thank you!
BISHOP’S APPEAL Parish Goal—100% Participation
PARISH SPECIAL ROSARY DAYS
We will pray the rosary together before each Sunday Mass during the month
of October.
WHITE MASS for all in the healthcare field will be cele-brated on MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 at 7PM Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. A dinner arranged by the Catholic Medical Guild of Northeast Indiana will follow at St. Mary Mother of God Oechtering Hall. Special guest speaker: Jason Shanks from OSV. Dinner cost is $15. RSVP at fortwayne.cathmed.org or call 222-6978.
PARISH LIBRARY Visit the Parish Library before or after Mass. Library is located in the hallway outside the nursery on the outer wall. Check out books on an honor system and bring them back when you are finished reading.
HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC VISIT Are you, or someone you know wanting to receive Communion at home? There is a team at St. Mary’s who provide Eucharist on a weekly basis as needed. Please contact Rosemary Mausser at [email protected] or Fr. Wimal to request.
You are invited to attend the St. Jude Parish Mission! GATHER US IN featuring Fr. Peter Schavitz, CSsR.
October 24th—27th St. Jude Catholic Church 2130 Pemberton Drive
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY NEXT WEEKEND The church celebrates World Mission Sunday on October 24. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope’s missions in your prayers and be generous in next week’s collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
